Chapter 1427: Chapter 1428: The Story of the Farmer and the Snake Unfolds

Seeing Qi Na’s righteous indignation, countless people were deceived once again.

The gossiping crowd grew even more frenzied.

This time, not only were they slandering Jiang Meng and tarnishing her reputation, but they also began targeting and smearing the Xinmeng Group.

Unable to dig up any dirt on Xinmeng Group, they fabricated and twisted stories—resorting to every conceivable means just to stir up chaos.

“Bang!”

A bottle was thrown from the crowd, striking Qi Na’s head.

“Bullshit!”

Someone shouted, “Chairman Jiang Meng isn’t the kind of person you’re talking about! We employees know her best!”

“Exactly! Hasn’t the chairman always treated you well? Yet you repay her kindness with betrayal, smearing her name like this. You’ll definitely face karma for this!”

“Get down! You’re unworthy of representing our Xinmeng Group!”

“Get lost!”

Qi Na was bombarded with objects, ducking and running away in a panic.

She probably hadn’t expected that Xinmeng Group employees would fiercely defend their company and Jiang Meng like this.

“What’s the big deal about Xinmeng Group? So what, they dare hit people to stop the truth from being spoken?”

A few unfamiliar figures suddenly emerged from the crowd outside.

“Who are you people?”

Someone asked.

“I’m Zhuang Hai’s wife, and these are my two children!”

A woman shouted furiously, “Tell Jiang Meng, that shameless bitch, to come out! She’s disgusting! Since she has no shame, I won’t keep mine either! That vile woman dared seduce my husband!

Doing those kinds of things in front of my children.

If it hadn’t been for my children telling me, I wouldn’t have known!”

“Slut! Let Jiang Meng, that nasty slut, come out!”

“Shameless woman, cursed to give birth to sons without backsides!”

“Let’s rush in and smash up the company—it’s too reprehensible!”

“That’s right, Manager Qi Na, we’re behind you. Don’t fear these shameless thugs!”

…

The crowd outside began to stir things up.

A tense standoff formed between them and the Xinmeng Group employees.

Fortunately, Tianxing’s security team blocked them in between; otherwise, the two sides would’ve surely come to blows.

If a fight broke out, the Xinmeng Group employees would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage, given the opposing side’s superior numbers.

The media and online platforms delighted in fueling the spectacle—they thrived on the chaos. Such scenes, after all, meant more sensational news for them.

Even Zhuang Hai’s wife had personally confirmed the allegations between Zhuang Hai and Jiang Meng.

Her own kids bore witness too.

Could this possibly be false?

“There’s no avoiding this. It’s better for Jiang Meng to come out, explain the matter clearly, and kneel down to apologize. Let’s see if the other side is willing to forgive.”

“That’s right! Make that shameless, despicable woman parade through the city publicly!”

“Scoundrel! She’s cursed never to die peacefully!”

Zhuang Hai’s parents, along with his mother-in-law and father-in-law, arrived as well.

Uncles, aunts, and other extended relatives joined in, spewing venomous words and forcing their way inside.

“Folks! Everyone! There’s no use in staying here.”

Qi Na shouted from a high vantage point, “That vile woman Jiang Meng fled! She ran away! After something like this, how could she dare show her face?”

“Damn wench, she ran away, but while the monk might escape, the temple still stands. She still has a company, she still has family!”

“Make her life miserable and show the entire society the true nature of this vixen!”

Zhuang Hai’s mother yelled.

“You old hag, feel your conscience! Doesn’t it ache? Back when you were seriously ill, and Zhuang Hai had no money,

Chairman Jiang Meng arranged your hospital stay and surgery!

She used company welfare funds to cover your medical expenses.

Now you’re alive and kicking, yet you dare come here to slander the chairman.

Your entire family’s conscience is rotten.

I truly hope you drop dead sooner rather than later!

This is heartbreaking!”

The employees of Xinmeng Group refused to back down, shouting insults in retaliation.

Zhuang Hai’s family was downright shameless.

They were just like the farmer and the snake, or Mr. Dongguo and the wolf—people saved by Jiang Meng but who turned around to maliciously smear her name.

“Cut the nonsense! It’s one thing to thank her for her help back then—that was probably out of guilt she felt toward me!”

The old woman screeched, jumping in fury.

Meanwhile, at the Heijie City branch of the Huang Corporation.

Du Chong and Jiang Wudao sat in front of the television, gleefully watching live footage being broadcasted from the scene.

They stared at one breaking news story after another.

Delighted, they raised their glasses for a toast.

“Cheers!”

Du Chong and Jiang Wudao clinked glasses, grinning. “That bitch Jiang Meng is absolutely done for this time! If things keep escalating like this, we might even simultaneously crush both Dashang Group and Xinmeng Group!”

“Exactly, but it’s not over yet—we can’t get careless. Zhuang Hai is the critical piece; we need to keep him tightly under control.”

Du Chong said.

“Relax, President Du. I’ve already stationed experts to monitor Zhuang Hai closely.

He wouldn’t dare say anything rash—not that he’s inclined to spill anyway.”

Jiang Wudao smirked. “Besides, the place he’s currently being held is absolutely untraceable. Even if someone wants to find him, they wouldn’t know where to start.

Zhang Wuxin has gone into hiding too.”

“That’s reassuring!”

Du Chong chuckled and said, “Call them now and ensure Zhuang Hai confirms his relationship with Jiang Meng publicly.

Nothing could be more convincing than hearing it straight from him!”

“Heh heh, as you wish!”

Meanwhile, at the Xiao Family household, Xiao Chen was waiting for news from Leng Yue.

Suddenly, breaking news flashed on his phone’s screen.

Zhuang Hai had made an appearance.

Using the self-media account of Zhang Wuxin’s company, he was broadcasting a public confession.

Xiao Chen watched Zhuang Hai with cold detachment, his eyes brimming with killing intent.

“My name is Zhuang Hai. A month ago, I had a happy family—a blissful life.

But Jiang Meng’s appearance destroyed it all…”

Zhuang Hai truly was a good actor.

In the video, he gave a melodramatic recounting of his alleged interactions with Jiang Meng.

Every word was riddled with emotional intensity.

It was so convincing, as if it truly had happened.

He confessed to his relationship with Jiang Meng, even claiming that Jiang Meng’s child was his.

Finally, he knelt before the camera.

Apologizing directly to his wife and children through the lens.

Apologizing to society as well.

He portrayed himself as someone seduced by Jiang Meng, a man who lost his way briefly and made a mistake—and now hoped society would forgive him.

He vowed to turn over a new leaf, to become a good husband and father again.

He crafted the perfect role for himself—a victim.

A pitiful soul.

Jiang Meng, on the other hand, was cast as the venomous woman—the mastermind behind the destruction of his family.

The broadcast aired live.

Online outrage against Jiang Meng escalated to an unprecedented level.

Even cruel curses began surfacing.

Had Jiang Meng seen this—though she was mercifully asleep—how utterly heartbroken would she have been?

Her kindness toward others was repaid with a stab in the back.

Xiao Chen watched the video in cold silence.

Lighting a cigarette, he appeared calm.

But those who knew him understood that he was now at the peak of his fury.

The demon inside him seemed ready to break free.

All these years, he’d encountered plenty of anger-inducing situations.

But none had made him as livid as this.

Being slandered!

Defamed!

Targeted!

Threatened with death!

He could tolerate all of it—after all, he’d done many ruthless things himself, harmed others, and offended plenty of people.

But Jiang Meng was different.

This girl had always upheld a pure, kind heart—treating everyone with warmth.

She never expected gratitude or reciprocation, but she certainly didn’t deserve to be betrayed, stabbed in the back like this!